Map of England showing where the Everett arms are recorded
The Everett arms were recorded in Wilts, c. 1620.
Wiltshire was sheep country, and wool made money steadily for hundreds of years. Families who made it bought manors on the downs, and holding a manor was the usual reason to take arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Everett arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Wilts.
Origin & History of the Everett Family in England
The surname Everett finds its origins in the Old English given name Eoforheard, which translates to brave as a wild boar. Over many centuries, this personal name evolved into a hereditary family name as naming customs shifted across England. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Everett family were well-established in the county of Wiltshire. During this period, the family was likely part of the agrarian society that defined the region, with many individuals working as farmers or tradespeople within the local village communities. As the name moved through generations, it became a fixed identifier that connected family members to their specific geographic roots in the West Country. This transition from a descriptive nickname to a permanent surname reflects the broader social changes occurring in England during the early seventeenth century.
Everett Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Eberhard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning wild boar and brave or hardy.
This name
EverettA surname of Old English origin signifying strength and courage like a wild boar.
also spelled
Everit
Everitt
Related arms
Everit, or Everittvariant spelling
Everittvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Quarter Sessions Great Rolls, 1620
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
